Have a good friend who called Clempson the Cheetahs back in the Danny Ford football days (1980s). He's a UNC guy. Guess where his children went to college.
Cheetah's are a strange critter. They almost bridge between cats and dogs, with characteristics of both. After a chase, they have to take a long rest to keep from over heating. Very dangerous for them, must rest, and cool down, or die, no matter if they've killed game. Sometimes they lose their kill.
Cheetahs are not true cats (claws non-retractable for starters) and are possibly the easiest 'wild' animal to tame. The ancient Egyptians used both cheetahs and dogs (precursors of the greyhound) for hunting. Leopards, on the other hand, love a canine dinner!
Gives a whole new meaning to "Dog Food".
ReplyDeleteHave a good friend who called Clempson the Cheetahs back in the Danny Ford football days (1980s). He's a UNC guy. Guess where his children went to college.
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the keep the Cheetah well fed...
ReplyDeleteCheetah's are a strange critter. They almost bridge between cats and dogs, with characteristics of both. After a chase, they have to take a long rest to keep from over heating. Very dangerous for them, must rest, and cool down, or die, no matter if they've killed game. Sometimes they lose their kill.
ReplyDeleteCheetahs are also quite docile. Had a wild cheetah lay in my lap while I scratched its ears.
DeleteThe docent explained what Greg in Idaho said above, and that because they won't defend their kills other predators will steal them.
Have seen shows where they use dogs (usually Labs) as surrogate mothers for cheetah cubs
ReplyDeleteThis is a thing. The cheetahs and dogs form a bond and become life long buddies. /saw it at the zoo.
ReplyDeleteThe raised the pup and cub together.
ReplyDeleteLOL, Kenny. I think I live for your post titles. :D
ReplyDeleteCheetahs are not true cats (claws non-retractable for starters) and are possibly the easiest 'wild' animal to tame. The ancient Egyptians used both cheetahs and dogs (precursors of the greyhound) for hunting. Leopards, on the other hand, love a canine dinner!
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